Motorola Moto X
#4409
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#4926Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Performance
54.649.2
Camera
36.719.1
Display
77.981.6
Battery
20.421.8
Build
14.315.8
Connectivity
59.552.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.830.3
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X features a compact build with a 4.7-inch AMOLED display at 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper pixel density of approximately 312 ppi compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note I717's larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels and lower pixel density of around 285 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU, offering better processing capabilities than the Note I717's Snapdragon S3 with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- The Moto X has a 10 MP rear camera, outperforming the Note I717's 8 MP camera, while both devices record video at 1080p.
- The Moto X's battery capacity is 2200 mAh, which is less than the Note I717's 2500 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Both phones run different Android versions, with the Moto X starting at Android 4.2.2 and the Note I717 at Android 2.3, indicating a more modern software experience on the Moto X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Versions: XT1052 (Europe); XT1058 (AT&T); XT1053 (T-Mobile); XT1056 (Sprint); XT1060 (Verizon); XT1055 (U.S. Cellular)
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Display
Size
4.7"
5.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960DT Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
130 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White (front panel), 18 color options (back panel)
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.39 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer